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Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), this prestigious Young Champions of the Earth award

The GATEWAY Program opens registration to enable young Nigerians turn skills into dignified gig jobs at NO COST.

Verto, a global B2B cross-border payments platform, sponsored an exclusive, invite-only event during President Tinubu’s UK–Nigeria State Visit to London

Applications are open for the 100x Impact Accelerator Programme 2026–2027, a London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) initiative to scale social ventures that can transform lives and systems globally

Dubbed the NCDMB Oil and Gas Field Readiness Training Program, this effort seeks to arm the upcoming workforce with actionable expertise, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to recently initiated ventures by both global and local oil and gas operators

Coronation Asset Management Limited is pleased to inform you of the launch of Fidson Healthcare Plc (“Fidson” or the “Company” or the “Issuer”) series 1 & 2 Commercial Paper offer of up to ₦10 billion under its ₦50 billion Commercial Paper Issuance Programme (the “ Offer ”). The Offer is  NOW OPEN  and  scheduled to close on Friday, 4th July 2025 . Please see below indicative terms of the Offer:

Fast Company’s Next Big Things in Tech Awards highlight groundbreaking technologies that promise to help define the future of the industries they serve.

The WFF Startup Innovation Awards, powered by Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) is a global competition showcasing entrepreneurs who are using the power of technology to transform agrifood systems to end global hunger and achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Afreximbank) has announced the third edition of its vibrant short film competition, CANEX shorts short film competition, that is designed to recognise and celebrate talents of young filmmakers from Africa and the Diaspora.

This year’s edition of the D-Prize Challenge is now open to applications from social entrepreneurs. It’s targeted at founders who are launching new organisations to solve problems related to poverty. These may be for-profit ventures, NGOS, or charities that can improve lives in lower-middle-income and lower-income areas.

Youth4Climate Solutions 2025 is out now!! We have returned with our 3rd round of funding and learning opportunities, to support youth-led climate solutions in 6 thematic areas.  The Call is open to youth from 159 countries and territories covered by UNDP

Join the OnAfrica Syndicate by Startupbootcamp AfriTech for a high-impact webinar where top investors share real-world insights on how to navigate the risks and rewards of early-stage angel investing.

The 2025 DW Akademie International Media Studies (IMS) Program for Media Professionals is a full-time, four-semester program designed to provide

The newly launched N75 Billion FGN MSME Intervention Program is aimed at supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across

The world is warming faster than at any time in recorded history. This rapid climate change is already releasing a

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org/) is pleased to announce the finalists for the esteemed 2024 AWIEF

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has fully resumed the ongoing recruitment exercise into the FEDERAL

The United States Foreign Commercial Service, part of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, in partnership with Brij Technologies Inc., is

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring

The Journal for Public Health in Africa, in collaboration with Africa CDC, invites applications for a Manuscript Writing Workshop to

Ensuring your brand stands out in a crowded marketplace is a lot of work. You are competing with other top

Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) We are excited to announce another edition of our monthly TheCatalyst event! focusing on “Cybersecurity in Fintech: Protecting Customer’s Data.Learn

The 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge is now accepting applications for both early-stage and established startups to collaborate with Ecobank in

We are thrilled to announce that nominations are officially open for the 2024 AWIEF Awards! This prestigious event celebrates the incredible

Benefit from expert guidance from the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, network with like-minded entrepreneurs, and take advantage of these free resources

The Bank of Industry (BOI) has extended the closing date for the 2024 BOI Rural Area Programme On Investment for

Microsoft has announced the launch of the African Startups AI Fest, which will take place at GITEX Africa in Marrakech,

Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates revealed her commitment to donating $1 billion over the next two years to support women’s

Afreximbank has officially declared the initiation of the CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa, a collaboration between the CANEX Book

Co-creation Hub (CcHUB) is excited to announce the introduction of “Let’s Build, Africa” in celebration of Africa Day. This innovative

TotalEnergies plans to support 100 startup businesses from 32 African countries in the 4th edition of the ‘Startupper of the

Looking to expand your business in Africa? Searching for an investor? Hoping to increase your business revenue? Interested in finding

Ashoka and HSBC have been on a global mission for three years to find and support leading innovators who empower

Africa’s thriving creative economy is a catalyst for innovation, job creation, and economic development. Recognizing the immense potential of this

Ecobank in partnership with DHL will be hosting the SME Booster series for the month of May 2024 which has

The Nigeria Consumer Credit Corporation (CrediCorp) is a government-owned company in Nigeria with the goal of increasing consumer credit access

PIN and the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University (SMC, PAU) in Lagos, Nigeria have established a collaboration with

The UNHCRF Refugee-led Innovation Fund for Refugee-led Organizations is dedicated to promoting the ingenuity of displaced and stateless individuals. Its

Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF) Grants Program is dedicated to bridging the gender digital gap by expanding evidence-based,

African Business Heroes (ABH) primary objective is to identify, support, and inspire the upcoming generation of African entrepreneurs who are

Is your startup on the Nigeria startup portal? If not, you are advised to register immediately so as to avail

Join the Zenith SME Learning Series for the month of April 2024 to learn how you can Leverage Technology for

The ExxonMobil Foundation and JA Africa have introduced the “ExxonMobil STEM Africa” initiative, a $300,000 project aimed at promoting science,

The LCCI Entrepreneurship Mentoring Program, a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative of the Chamber that began in 2013, aims to boost

See trending opportunities to scale up your business and hustle Call for Women-Led Healthcare Startups in Africa This 6-month acceleration

Fast Company is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the fourth annual Brands That Matter awards.

StarNews Mobile, Africa’s leading video streaming platform, and the Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF) have jointly announced the launch of

The Brenthurst Foundation Machel-Mandela Internship Programme will require a full-time commitment for at least six months, with the chosen candidate

Applications are now being accepted for the Agribusiness Challenge Fund, part of the Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity

Providus Bank is excited to announce the highly-anticipated Providus Hive Fest, scheduled to occur from March 30th to April 1st,

Applications are currently being accepted for the TEF Women Entrepreneurship For Africa (WE4A) Program. The initiative, known as the “Women

Flapmax, a prominent pioneer in artificial intelligence solutions, has officially introduced the Women in AI (WAI) Generative AI Fellowship program

Afreximbank is delighted to announce its partnership with the Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN) in a joint effort to provide a

As one of the best accelerators in the world, our success story precedes us. Which exits and over 7X ROI

FHI 360 is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving lives through integrated, locally driven solutions. Our team consists of experts

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has announced the launch of its AWIEF Growth Accelerator programme in Nigeria,

The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) has introduced a new application platform for its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises

This year’s theme for the small business champions competition is: Enhancing Economic Development of Indigenous Peoples through Global Trade. Global

Registration is currently open for the 2024 Edition of the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF24), a global event that

We are pleased to extend an invitation for you to apply to the upcoming Intel AI Programme for African DeepTech

Moniepoint Inc, the leading digital financial services provider in Africa, has partnered with NITHub Unilag to announce the opening of

ALX, a renowned global training provider in the tech industry, is now accepting applications for its ALX/Mastercard Tech Training 2024

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity; Office of Trade and Investment, Government of Illinois, is implementing an Inbound

ENGAGE IN INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION AND EXPLORE GLOBAL NETWORKS AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES. The Global Startup Awards (GSA) Africa has expanded its

CVL (Centre for Values in Leadership) is pleased to invite you to attend the 21st Annual Lecture & International Leadership Symposium.

Fast Company is currently searching for organizations of all sizes that have cultivated a culture of innovation to be featured

The Inbound Trade Mission to Nigeria organized by the Government of Illinois presents a unique opportunity for companies operating in

Did you know that in the fast-paced realm of advertising, being ahead of the curve is not just a luxury,

Attention African founders! HubSpot for Startups is extending an exclusive invitation to a handpicked group of entrepreneurs like yourself. We

CcHub is thrilled to share the news of the collaboration with the Edo State Government to launch an incredible startup

The Spark Accelerator serves as a platform for ambitious and forward-thinking entrepreneurs to expand and elevate their enterprises. With a

Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) is thrilled to announce that we are eagerly awaiting and ready to provide our full support to

Join a select group of entrepreneurs from the South-East Region of Nigeria and embark on a transformative journey to become

Are you a woman entrepreneur looking to take your business to the next level? Look no further than Women Creating

Startups from Nigeria have the exciting opportunity to participate in an 8-week exchange and networking program in North Rhine-Westphelia (NRW),

The JasperSMEHub, as an accelerator for SMEs, plays a crucial role in driving the growth and success of small and

The Whickers Film & TV Funding Award is a prestigious annual award given to a rising filmmaker from anywhere in

We are delighted to introduce the Climate Research Workshop, brought to you by EcoSciGen! This amazing initiative is specifically designed

Applications are currently being accepted for the University of Oxford Reuters Institute Journalism Fellowship Programme for the academic year 2024/2025.

The HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator, powered by gener8tor, brings together innovative agriculture technology startups with the support they need to thrive.

The Tony Elumelu Foundation Program has opened its application window for its 10th cycle, the 2024 edition. African businesspeople are

Attention African Deeptech startups! If you have developed an MVP, gained early traction, and have a vision for making an

The Hubiquitous Techub Catalyst Program aims to elevate at least 10 African Tech Hubs to a higher level in IoT

At 100x Impact Accelerator Program, we’re on the lookout for the next generation of social unicorns – organizations that can

We highly encourage applicants to submit their applications for the Google Internship position as soon as possible. Our team will

Attention all qualified individuals! The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) is currently accepting applications for full-time

The Renewables Accelerators for creative companies and Entrepreneurs in Africa (RAISEAfrica) initiative, which aims to accelerate the growth of creative companies and entrepreneurs in Africa’s renewable energy industry, is proudly announced by the RES4Africa Foundation. RES4Africa is dedicated to enabling young talent and visionaries to shape a sustainable future for the continent in partnership with Enel Green Power (EGP), Energias De Portugal (EDP), the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), and the South African Institute of Chartered Accounts Enterprise Development (SAICA ED). Specifically designed for the African renewable energy sector, RAISEAfrica offers a wide range of programs, including pre-acceleration and acceleration programs. With the goal of supporting and amplifying projects centered on sustainable energy within the African startup ecosystem, this initiative offers young innovators a stage on which to present their concepts. The focus areas cover a broad spectrum of industries, including manufacturing, digitalization, the circular economy, water-energy-food nexus, productive uses of energy, and manufacturing. While the Accelerator program focuses on entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses and gain market

Applications for OpenAI’s second Converge, an annual investment and mentorship program for disruptive artificial intelligence firms, are currently being accepted.

The Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge platform is exclusively designed for creative African youth in the travel and tourism industry

The Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award is a collaborative effort between Swiss Re Foundation, the Digital Connected Care Coalition, and the

The RICE BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION for 2024 is now open. The entrepreneurs participating in the competition, now in its 24th

The Chat for women’s livelihoods accelerator program with funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is an 18-month program

The Social Innovation Driven Entrepreneurship (SIDE) Project is seeking early-stage startups with great innovative ideas in the following States: Enugu,

The Assembly Hub has launched the fourth edition of its flagship creative enterprise accelerator program called the creative class 4.0

The 2024 edition of Pitch-A-Fix Competition for Female Entrepreneurs is here. The program is Nurturing, Developing and Equipping Women for

Workspace Vouchers are an incredible opportunity for aspiring founders and teams in Lagos State. These vouchers provide a significant discount

Startups have the opportunity to apply for Y Combinator’s Winter 2024 investment cycle. The cycle is scheduled to take place

In order to be eligible for the 75 billion loan grant from the Federal Government as part of its palliative

An initiative called UPG Biashara assists business owners in transforming their concepts into profitable ventures. This involves expanding and fortifying

The HealthTech Hub Africa is an amazing healthtech accelerator that operates in Kigali, Rwanda. It’s not just your ordinary accelerator,

With the help of the SIA Startup Foundry Incubator program, entrepreneurs may develop their concepts, hone their business plans, and

The Diageo Future Leaders-Rotational Programme 2024 for young graduates across Africa is a two-year rotating program offers possibilities all throughout

With over 370,000 entrepreneurs from more than 200 countries and territories participating, The Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) has grown to

Young, independent media firms with potential for growth and social impact are invited to apply for investment from Media Development

Do you enjoy taking pictures for fun or as a career, or are you just someone who thinks the natural

Since 2015, the taz Panter Foundation and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) have collaborated on an annual initiative called the Rest

Concern over forced relocation, migration brought on by the environment, and climatic mobility is developing in Africa. Even though Africa

In order to build a world free from racism and its far-reaching consequences, where all people can thrive, Echoing Green

We are pleased to announce an exciting new cooperation between SME Growth Lab Africa and Bujeti. This partnership is a

In order to help local, national, and regional non-profit and social entrepreneurial groups working to address challenges and related vulnerabilities

The Rwandan government came up with the Hanga Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) Program in 2022 through HangaPitchFest, with the

A call for applications for the third iteration of the YouthADAPT Challenge, which aims to support young entrepreneurs driving solutions

She Code Africa in collaboration with Grow with Google and Coursera, is providing a 100% scholarship to African girls and women interested in upskilling

The TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting honors journalism that exposes financial wrongdoing and business-related bribes in an effort to boost

The potential of youths continues to be one of our greatest assets in today’s rapidly changing world, and the FGN-ALAT

The Enterprise for Youth in Agriculture through Technology-enabled Vegetable production (EYiA) project, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, aims to

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development are pleased

All female-owned engineering companies are encouraged to apply for the WomHub Africa Innovation Fellowship Program! Creating female entrepreneurs is the

The FSDH Women in Business Initiative, a value-added initiative for women in business in Nigeria, created the Female Founders Growth

CoalitionWILD EXCELerator Program for emerging environmental leaders – For young people who have an idea for an environmental initiative that

The scope and remit of the Access ART X Prize have been greatly enlarged for the 2023–2024 season. Early-career artists

With Google’s free weeklong BootCamp, take your company to the next level. Google Hustle Academy is here to help your

Mango, one of Europe’s major fashion firms, continues its international expansion with the launch of its online business to 17

What does it take to write a script that is so fascinating that your film or television show receives critical

The THRIVE Global Accelerator program is a 12-week award-winning program that helps seed to series A firms prepare for growth

The WSA Young Innovators Award is given to young persons under the age of 26 who use ICTs to take

PLSI is implementing a Public Audit Media Fellowship as part of its MacArthur Foundation-funded project to strengthen public audit practices

The British Council launched Film Lab Africa, a pioneering accelerator initiative designed to support aspiring filmmakers and TV producers in

The FATE Foundation, in collaboration with the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, is pleased to announce the commencement of the Road to Growth Programme 2023 for female entrepreneurs leading businesses in Oyo and Ogun State who desire to experience increased confidence and capacity in business. The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women and other partners are funding the program. Road to Growth provides poor and middle-income women entrepreneurs with business skills, financial literacy, networks, and confidence to help them build their businesses. The initiative intends to assist 100 women entrepreneurs running enterprises in Oyo and Ogun States in breaking down barriers and succeeding. Structure of the Course The Road to Growth program is a 7-week hybrid program that will

Stanbic IBTC Pension is thrilled to present an innovative opportunity for early-stage tech founders – the FUZE Talent show backed

Unlock Japanese market prospects with a Fortune 500 firm! Have you considered expanding into the Japanese market? Do you want

The Tarbell Fellowship is a one-year program for emerging-technology journalists, particularly those interested in artificial intelligence. Fellows are assigned to

The UN Global Climate Action Awards are being pushed by UN Climate Change to highlight the massive groundswell of activities

The WFP Innovation Accelerator and the Smart Development Fund (#SDF) are collaborating on the Digital Green Innovation Acceleration Programme (DGIx),

The Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) Inclusive Fintech Showcase highlights the most promising FinTech and RegTech pioneers who are improving

The Mozilla Technology Fund aims to provide funding for open source initiatives that advance environmental justice and artificial intelligence while

D-Prize funds start-up businesses that disseminate tested anti-poverty programs.Products and services to end poverty have already been created. Yet we

The PELUM network’s AWOLA (Africa Women Leaders in Agro-ecology) initiative is designed to help women who work in the fields

The Youth Transition Program (YTP) is an Access program that uses the NerdzFactory Foundation to give young people in South-West

The Smart Development Fund (#SDF) and the WFP Innovation Accelerator have created the Digital Green Innovation Acceleration Programme (DGIx), which

The Aurora Tech Awards for women in tech which debuted in 2020, are a global yearly celebration of women founders

The MTN mPulse Spelling Bee is available to Nigerian primary and secondary school pupils aged 9 to 15. The program

Technical professionals from West Africa are encouraged to enroll for a training program that will prepare them to become certified

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has finalised plans to teach Niger Deltans on Entrepreneurial Development and other skills, in

SAIS Investment Readiness Programme 2024 This Investment Readiness Programme offers agriculture, food & climate start-ups access to investment up to

MEST Africa (Meltwater.org), in collaboration with Absa Bank, is excited to announce the launch of the much anticipated MEST Africa

Do you have a strong interest in the convergence of journalism and technology? Do you envision a future in which

The IP Labs is a World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) programme that aims to assist Nigerian idea-stage companies in developing

Google has announced the creation of a new accelerator program to help African businesses using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The “Google

Applications are now open for Afreximbank and ImpactHER’s Online Export Readiness Training Program. This is a fully funded initiative sponsored

She Wins Africa’s first cohort is now accepting applications. She Wins Africa is a program aiming to help women entrepreneurs

The Ayoba SME Accelerator Program is meant to assist SMEs in overcoming obstacles, scaling their operations, and achieving long-term success

Are you a professional or hobbyist photographer, or are you simply interested in millets? Do you grow, process, or market

The SoCreative Africa learning program for aspiring and early-stage young African entrepreneurs is centered on entrepreneurship and provides a variety

In collaboration with UNICEF Generation Unlimited (GenU) and the IKEA Foundation, the Tony Elumelu Foundation develops a first-of-its-kind Be Green

The LSETF X Google Hustle Academy Business Bootcamp 2023 is now accepting applications. If your company has been in existence

MTN ICT and Business Skills Training is a Youth Development initiative that aims to provide young entrepreneurs aged 18 to

The World Water Challenge is a global competition for water solutions. It has been organized annually in connection with the

The Anzisha Prize is Africa’s largest award for its youngest entrepreneurs aged 15 to 22 years old, and it awards

AXA’s insurance innovation accelerator program is a 15-week program for entrepreneurs at various stages, from idea through scale-up. The program

MTN MoMo is a ground-breaking fintech platform that provides a diverse range of innovative digital financial services to African individuals

We are pleased to inform that the call for applications for the ENRICH in Africa (EiA) Africa to Europe and

The Transforming Nigerian Youths initiative intends to build a network of entrepreneurial and management change-makers, primarily among youths and women

The FATE Foundation ScaleUp Lab Education Accelerator Program was created to assist high-potential growth-stage enterprises in Nigeria’s education market in

Sustainable Energy for All, the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET), and the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) are

Financial Innovations for Women Affected by Migration (FIWAM) is a Growth Program for late-stage fintech startups with a mission to

As part of its efforts to raise public awareness, the MFWA Digital Public Infrastructure Journalism Fellowship program for journalists in

The AYuTe Africa Challenge Nigeria is a Heifer International-led enterprise development initiative that Wennovation Hub is implementing to find, foster,

The call for applications for the Transforming Nigeria Youth Program For Females is now open. The Transforming Nigerian Youths initiative

The EIC has been renamed BOI-LBS Business Innovation Accelerator Program (BIA) in order to provide high-quality entrepreneurship training and empowerment

Visa has started accepting applications for entrepreneurs to join in the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program’s first cohort. The program

Access Bank Plc has launched the season 5 of its annual Womenpreneur Pitch-A-Ton program. The Womenpreneur Pitch-A-Ton Initiative aims to

The African Union Media Fellowship Programme for 2023-2024 invites African media practitioners who are passionate about promoting development-focused stories through

The Co-Creation Hub/GIZ Make-IT in Africa Uni:nnovators Startup-in-Residence Program will assist 30 student-led inventions in Nigeria, Namibia, and Kenya in

Startupbootcamp Applications for Cohort 4 of AfriTech’s ASIP accelerator programme are now being accepted. AWS, Google for entrepreneurs, Firstbase, DER/FJ,

Global Water Challenge – Empowering Youth to Ensure Safe and Accessible Water for All. The Global Water Challenge aims to address this urgent problem since half of the world’s population experiences acute water scarcity and two billion people lack access to safe drinking water. The partnership between CEMEX and Social Shifters seeks to enable young people between the ages of 18 and 30 to investigate, spark, and develop concepts that will aid in ensuring everyone has access to safe and clean water. The Challenge of Our Shared Water A fundamental human right, access to clean water is nevertheless denied to billions of people due to inadequate management and tainted water sources. The need for water is further exacerbated by expanding urbanisation, population growth, and the needs of industry and agriculture.

Introducing the Global Climate Challenge, your opportunity to unleash the creativity of young people (ages 18 to 30) and inspire game-changing concepts that hasten the transition to net zero emissions. here is yet hope despite the unrelenting rise in global greenhouse gas emissions and the disruptive effects of climate change on economies and livelihoods: it is still possible to regain control and slow the increase in global temperatures. We are searching for bold concepts, ground-breaking initiatives, and creative business ideas that directly address greenhouse gas emissions in order to hasten the global transition to net zero emissions. We enthusiastically welcome contributions from all over the world, whether your idea is a seed just waiting to sprout or a completely developed concept. Let’s take advantage of this historic opportunity to change the course of our planet’s future and leave a sustainable legacy for future generations. Participate in the Global Climate Challenge to help bring about the change that is much needed. Benefits: • Unlock Your Limitless Potential: Set off on an exhilarating voyage of personal development and self-discovery, where you’ll hone your talents, build your confidence, and broaden your outlook on the future. Unlock your full potential and become a force for change with the help of knowledgeable mentors and a worldwide community. • Boost Your Big Idea: Prepare to fuel up your inventive engine as you receive FREE access to a top-tier Digital Incubator programme. Put your seatbelt on and get ready for a wild trip of inspiration, teamwork, and cutting-edge resources that will hasten the growth of your project or company idea. • Make a Sustainable Splash: Get involved in the competition for a fantastic $10,000 prize that will boost your efforts to lower greenhouse gas emissions and hasten the transition to net zero. Make a difference with your actions and help the world move towards a sustainable future rich with opportunity. Eligibilities: • Age Range: Open to people between the ages of 18 and 30. • International Reach: All applicants are welcome. • UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): At least one of the SDGs must be addressed by your idea. Application Method Visit

Our Shared Education Challenge – the Fitch Group & Social Shifters Global Education Challenge 2023 Access to education is a

Every minute, 20 individuals are forced to flee their homes to avoid conflict, persecution, or terror. The Social Shifters and

Prepare for the most exciting event of the year: the Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge is BACK and larger and

The ACT Foundation created the Changemakers Innovation Challenge in response to the amazing work of community NGOs, corporations, and social

The UNITAR Division for Prosperity invites women entrepreneurs, business leaders, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from three Sub-Saharan

The US-West Africa Tech Challenge seeks to accelerate the development of promising technologies that provide new solutions for exposing, understanding,

Reckitt Benckiser, in collaboration with Yunus Social Business, is happy to announce a call for submissions for the Reckitt Fight

The RevUp Women Initiative is an African enterprise development program for early-stage women-led enterprises. It is intended to help these

The Falling Walls Foundation is giving a journalist fellowship grant to help foreign media representatives cover the Falling Walls Science

Flapmax (https://Flapmax.com/), a pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) business on a goal to improve everyone’s life via innovation, has launched the

Over 828 million people, or more than one-tenth of the global population, go to bed hungry every night. The number

The final entry deadline for the Rise 25 Awards has been set for July 17, 2023, according to Mozilla, a nonprofit-backed software business whose aim is to make sure the internet is a worldwide public resource that is open and accessible to everyone. The awards will honour and celebrate the 25 game-changers who are assuring a bright future for everyone by reshaping the internet’s future to be more moral, responsible, and inclusive. A event to mark Mozilla’s 25th anniversary will take place in Berlin in October; more information, including programming revisions, will be released soon. According to Lindsey O’Brien, Chief Marketing Officer of Mozilla, “Mozilla’s mission has always been to benefit the

CcHub is excited to extend an invitation to you to attend the next masterclass on the African Creative Economy. For established funders or investors looking to start or increase funding and/or investment in the creative economy in Africa, the African Creative Economy Investor Masterclass Series is for you. The series was developed to assist African institutions in increasing their understanding of Creative Economy funding strategies, creating vital connections and networks, and securing strategic collaborations that would enhance already-conducted or future work in this field. Last year, three versions were held—two of them virtually and one in person at CANEX Abidjan in November—for a total of three (3) editions. Understanding the Creative Economy: An Overview will be the topic of this seminar. An overview of the creative economy’s potential and current situation, with information

The African Cultural Fund, in collaboration with the Institut Kôrè des Arts et Métiers (IKAM) and Arterial Network Cameroon, is

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